San Francisco
Restaurants
Welcome to MetroGuide.Network's San Francisco DiningGuide, a directory of restaurants and related restaurant information for Metropolitan San Francisco, California. Use MetroGuide's DiningGuide service to find San Francisco restaurants by location or cuisine.
San Francisco, where dining is so fabled that some visitors flock here just to eat, has more restaurant options per capita than anywhere else across the nation. Reigning here are ethnic cuisines from A (Afghan) to V (Vietnamese and vegan) and well beyond. Bucking a trend toward smaller enclaves, Chef Michael Mina's showplace in the ornate Westin St. Francis Hotel (where dinner for two can run $500) woos with caviar, foie gras, double-cream cheeses and the purple potato. More intimate hot spots include Michael Tusk's 15-table Quince with renowned pastas, Tartare, serving tuna tartare Parisian-style with a raw quail's egg atop, Boulette's Larder at the Ferry Building Marketplace, offering organic breakfast and lunch, and Jack Falstaff where the ahi tuna martini is flavored with white soy, topped with Oregon wasibi and green-apple granita.
While Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf are packed with restaurants, savvy visitors won’t want to overlook options in more distant neighborhoods such as Haight-Ashbury, the Sunset, the Richmond, North Beach, and others. Innovative chefs combine the Bay area’s abundance of organic produce, seafood, free-range meats, and Northern California wines to create fabulous dining experiences where taste sensations are virtually unsurpassed. So-called "small plate" menus are gaining popularity as an affordable way to sample more options. Also hot at many restaurants are fixed-price or tasting menus that often include dessert. Good tables at top restaurants require advance reservations several weeks in advance for weekends and are advisable for weekdays as well. All Bay area restaurants are smoke-free, even in separate bars and lounges, but patrons are welcome to smoke outside.
DiningGuide San Francisco is part of MetroGuide San Francisco, offering guides to events, shopping, nightlife, hotels, attractions and more for the entire region.
DiningGuide has additional San Francisco Bay restaurant information at DiningGuide Napa Valley, DiningGuide San Jose, California - Silicon Valley and DiningGuide Oakland.
San Francisco Dining By Location
To perform a quick search for restaurants in the Metropolitan San Francisco area, please select one of the locations below (restaurant listings will be grouped by cuisine / category):
·Downtown San Francisco Restaurants in San Francisco's central downtown area, surrounded by San Francisco's Financial District, Civic Center, and Nob Hill
·Civic Center Restaurants southwest of central downtown, in and around the neighborhood of San Francisco's 5-acre City Hall plaza, bordered by Van Ness, McAllister, Goodlett Place and Grove
·Fisherman's Wharf Dining options near the ferry to Alcatraz and Ghirardelli Square, including restaurants along the Northern Waterfront
·North Beach Dining options east of Fisherman's Wharf, in the historic community of North Beach
·Russian Hill Restaurants between Fisherman's Wharf to the north, and the Nob Hill neighborhood to the south
·The Castro Restaurants south of downtown in The Castro district, including dining options in nearby Noe Valley and Hunters Point
·San Francisco Airport Dining options near the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and in communities south of San Francisco, including Millbrae, Burlingame, and others
·Menlo Park Dining options further south of the airport area, in the communities of Menlo Park, Redwood City and others
·Marin County Restaurants north of San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, including the communities of Sausalito, San Rafael, Mill Valley and others
·Napa Valley Metro Dining options north of San Francisco, in California's premier grape growing and wine production region, at the northeastern tip of the San Pablo Bay
·San Jose, California - Silicon Valley Metro Dining options in California's high-tech capital, southeast of the greater San Francisco area, on the south side of San Francisco Bay |
·Financial District Dining options just north of central downtown, in San Francisco's financial center, including the neighborhoods of Chinatown, Japantown, South of Market, The Embarcadero and the offshore communities of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island
·Union Square Restaurants around Union Square, in the heart of the downtown area, including dining options in the Theatre District
·Marina District Dining options west of Fisherman's Wharf, in the historic Marina District neighborhood between Lyon Street and Van Ness Avenue, including restaurants along scenic Lombard Street and in Cow Hollow
·Nob Hill Dining options northwest of the downtown area, in and around Nob Hill, including the neighborhoods of Pacific Heights and the Western Addition
·Golden Gate Park Restaurants around Golden Gate Park on San Francisco's west side, in the Richmond District to the north, and the Sunset District to the south
·Mission District Restaurants south of the downtown area, in and around the Mission District neighborhood, including the nearby community of Haight-Ashbury
·San Mateo - San Carlos Dining options south of the airport area, in the communities of San Mateo, San Carlos, Belmont and others
·Pacifica - Half Moon Bay Restaurants north of Monterey Bay, southwest of San Francisco, in and around Pacifica, Moss Beach, Half Moon Bay and other communities
·Oakland Metro Restaurants in Oakland, Berkeley and other communities sit across the San Francisco and Richardson Bays via the Oakland and Golden Gate Bridges |
San Francisco Dining By Cuisine
Or, select a cuisine / category from the list presented below (restaurant listings will be grouped by location). In particular, we recommend that you have a look at our New Restaurants section, which we continually update just as soon as we hear about exciting new places to eat.
To return to the DiningGuide San Francisco home page during your search, follow the navigation links provided at the top of the pages.
Said by Readers...
“Martins West, Not Impressed.”"Danny", Sonoma - “I brought a new girlfriend here for the first time and was shocked to see the restaurant so busy. The hostess was helpin…”
Said about: Martins West Pub
“The Worse Service I've Ever Received”"Marta", Barcelona - “I read many recommendations at Internet which said that was one of the best restaurants in SF and had the best views. Ok…”
Said about: Carnelian Room
“Fantastic Crepes”"Jayne", Frankston - “Fantastic place to enjoy the atmosphere of Fisherman's Wharf. The crepes are delicious, we ate breakfast here 3 mornings…”
Said about: The Crepe Cafe
“Great Microbrews”Private Member, Riverside - “Service was slow. Atmosphere was worth the wait. The food was good. I wish there were more vegetarian options,…”
Said about: Beach Chalet
“Pizza Orgasmica”Member, Dallas - “I've only gotten delivery from Pizza Orgasmica so I can't vouch for their atmosphere but every time I've ordered deliver…”
Said about: Pizza Orgasmica
Said by Restaurants...
Official descriptions are posted by a manager or a representative of the restaurant.
“Horizon Restaurant and Lounge”“Introducing a combination of market-fresh starters and entrees, and a burger menu so subs…”
Posted by: Horizon Restaurant and Lounge - 7/14/2009
Events At San Francisco Restaurants
| Sizzlin Salsa Wednesdays Latin Fuzion presents the best salsa lessons and dancing. Beginners: 7pm; Intermediate / Advanced: 8… Nightlife - Dance. Cafe Cocomo 415-824-6910 | Every Wed |
| Sunday Brunch A special brunch menu is offered on Sundays… Dining - Brunch. Magic Flute 415-922-1225 | Every Sun |
| Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Maple-brined turkey, grass-fed Angus prime rib, and seafood carving stations, plus separate stations… Dining - Dining Specials. Astaria 650-344-9444 | Thu 11/26/09 |
| Thanksgiving Specials Thanksgiving items are offered in addition to the regular menu… Dining - Dining Specials. Balboa Cafe Mill Valley 415-381-7321 | Thu 11/26/09 |
| Thanksgiving Dinner The prix fixe holiday dinner includes turkey with the traditional side dishes, rack of lamb, scallop… Dining - Dining Specials. Beach Chalet (Golden Gate Park) 415-386-8439 | Thu 11/26/09 |
| Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner Choice of prix fixe Thanksgiving menu or a la carte regular menu. Children $15… Dining - Dining Specials. Bistro Vida 650-462-1686 | Thu 11/26/09 |
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